Keynote Speakers

 

Wannawit Taemthong

King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand

Prof. Wannawit Taemthong, Ph.D., is a distinguished civil engineer and professor at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), renowned for his expertise in cost control, productivity enhancement, and sustainable construction methods. With a rich academic background from esteemed institutions like the University of Michigan and the Asian Institute of Technology, his knowledge transcends borders. Prof. Taemthong has led numerous projects focused on advancing sustainable infrastructure and energy-efficient constructions, including green building renovation and energy-saving townhouse development. A prolific researcher and author, he has significantly contributed to the discourse on green building technologies and air quality improvement strategies in educational settings, with key publications such as "An analysis of green building costs using a minimum cost concept" (2019) and "Air quality improvement using ornamental plants in classrooms" (2021). Committed to education, he mentors the next generation of civil engineers, instilling in them a passion for innovation and sustainability, and his dedication to excellence and advocacy for environmentally-friendly practices have earned him respect.

 

Chia-Ming Chang

National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Chia-Ming Chang holds a B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering (National Taiwan University, 2002, 2004) and a Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering (University of Illinois, 2011). He is currently a Professor and Deputy Director of AI Center in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Taiwan University and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering. His research interests include structural control, health monitoring, and smart structures.